Charles Dwight "Charlie" Tanksley

Charles Dwight "Charlie" Tanksley obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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Charles Tanksley Obituary

Charles "Charlie " Dwight Tanksley, 67 years old of Walker, Louisiana, born October 14, 1945 passed away, Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Methodist Memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas. He was co-owner of Tanksley Automotive, located in Central, Louisiana. He will be remembered for his passion of high performance automobiles, drag racing and animals. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles" Division. He was a Vietnam Veteran honored with two purple hearts. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend that will be dearly missed by everyone that knew and loved him. Survived by his wife, Barbara Pearson Bennett Tanksley, four sons, Joseph "Joey" and wife Bernadette, Jamie, Jeremy, Jonathan, one step-son, Bradley Bennett and two grandchildren, Joshua and Kayden Tanksley, two sisters, Johnnie Faye Womack and Frances Burke. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lillie Belle Tanksley, of Mississippi, and two children, Tommy and Renee Tanksley. Funeral arrangements will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Tuesday, March 5th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at 11:00am. Funeral home services will be held in the funeral home Chapel service at 1:30pm. Burial will follow in Louisiana National Cemetery, located in Zachary, LA. Pallbearers will be his sons, step-son and grandson Joshua. Special thanks to the staff of the Cardiovascular ICU unit. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2013.
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Uncle Charlie I am so sad and shocked by your death. I miss you and I love you. You were my favorite Uncle. You are in heaven now and are an angel. Please tell my very Beloved Daddy and Granny and Aunt Tommy and brother Randy and all of our kin that has passed on..hello from me and that I love them all. I hope that when my time comes you will all greet me in heaven. I love you!

Pamela Patterson

March 12, 2013

MARCH 8, 2013
JOEY AND FAMILIES,
SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT MR CHARLIE'S DEATH. OUR PRAYERS ARE WE YOU AND FAMILES. HE WAS A VERY FAIR AND NICE MAN.
GOD BLESS,
WILSON & DIANNE OLINDE AND KEITH
OLINDE (WILSON'S RADIATOR SERVICE)
BATON ROUGE, LA.

March 8, 2013

My dear Uncle Charlie, I will miss you so very much. My heart is broken that you are gone. You were my light when I needed you most. Heaven now has you along with Daddy. Peace be with you. Love Stacy Tanksley

Stacy Tanksley

March 7, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Each of you are in our prayers through this difficult time.

Stephen and Tara Smith and Blaine

March 6, 2013

So sorry to hear of your Loss
The Tanksley Family will be in our thoughts and Prayers!
Joey, Bernadette and Josh
Please let me know if we can do anything for the Family
Love the Smileys

Gina Smiley

March 6, 2013

Barbara,Sheila and I are truly soory to hear of Charlie's passing.We only met him that one time in Memphis years ago but he was super nice to us,when not working.We are hoping God helps you through this difficult time.
Dave & Sheila Weimer

Dave Weimer

March 6, 2013

Jeremy and family - My prayers are with you. May Jesus comfort you.

Ms. Miley

March 5, 2013

Joey and Family:

Devery and I are very sorry to hear about your dad. We always appreciated his honesty and fairness when it came to our car repairs. I pray that God will grant you the comfort and strength to endure this loss.

Ronnie Pierce

March 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with y'all.

Tanner Strahan

March 5, 2013

Words cannot express my sadness upon learning of Charlie's passing. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

Dr. Robert Whiting

March 5, 2013

Barbara, so sorry to hear about Charlie. We are right down the road if you need ANYTHING.

Rena & Gary Byrd

March 5, 2013

Joey and family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great man and Im glad I had the chance to know him. Buddy Broussard

March 5, 2013

What a Shock! Great man, friend, you will be surly missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Tanksley family and may God's healing hand be upon you!

Jay Nauta

March 5, 2013

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

Tim Falke

March 4, 2013

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